Recognition & empowerment

Increase recognition of the impact of laboratory medicine and empower our members to advance healthcare.

This goal encompasses the following objectives and strategies:

OBJECTIVE: Increase recognition and understanding beyond the laboratory of the impact of laboratory medicine to deliver optimal healthcare.

  • STRATEGY: Articulate and communicate the full impact of laboratory medicine on patient care and outcomes, on health equity, and on managing healthcare costs to:
    • Healthcare policy and practice influencers
    • Healthcare providers
    • Hospital and academic administration
    • Individuals receiving care
    • Payers
    • Policy makers
    • Public
  • STRATEGY: Engage and collaborate with patient advocates as allies in increased awareness and appreciation of the role of laboratory medicine in healthcare.
  • STRATEGY: Communicate career pathways for new and transitioning professionals, connecting them to career development resources.

OBJECTIVE: Empower self-advocacy within the field of laboratory medicine.

  • STRATEGY: Develop programs and resources to equip members to communicate their impact and function as a partner in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.